TRAILS TECHNICIAN (Seasonal/Temporary)

Job Description Job Description Assist in all of the Clear Creek County Trails Team activities - including but not limited to assessment, maintenance, construction, and management of the County's trail system, trailhead facilities, and Greenway. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES: Perform a full range of trail maintenance and repair duties such as vegetation trimming, weed mitigation, erosion control, re-enforcing washouts and other damaged trail sections, rebuilding retaining walls, signage installation, fallen tree removal, debris, and trash removal. Perform trail construction of new trails along with re-routes and re-alignments of existing trail sections as required. Install signs along the trail, at trailheads, and at other locations as needed. Perform trailhead maintenance and construction activities. As needed, assist with trail assessments and reporting, including updating the characteristics inventory of all trails repaired or enhanced. Trim and prune bushes, trees, grasses, etc., for trail and sidewalk clearance. Operate and maintain maintenance equipment such as leaf blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, UTV, and other hand and power tools. Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage. Patrol trails identify maintenance needs and safety hazards and report needs to appropriate staff. Deal courteously and tactfully with the public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information on the rules of the area and trails. Remove debris and trash left along trail areas and trailhead facilities. Promote a positive-can-do atmosphere in division operations. Promote innovation and creativity in all facets of trail operations. Create an environment where division employees feel empowered and collaborative problem-solving is encouraged. Provide exceptional customer service for our citizens and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and partners. Report license plate numbers of illegally parked vehicles along County roads or illegal motorized type vehicles on passive recreation trails. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Completion of high school or GED equivalent Some trail maintenance, or related experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all kinds of weather; Understand and carry out safe work practices; Analyze situations carefully, adopt effective course(s) of action, take initiative, and follow through on projects; Report the status of ongoing projects to the supervisor on a timely basis; Exhibit patience and composure in difficult situations; Communicate clearly and effectively; Interact with the public and other employees in a tactful and positive manner; Maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, county departments, co-workers, and other agencies Operate power tools including chain saws, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, drills, leaf blowers, and others; Operate hand tools including axes, rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, pick mattocks, and others; Perform preventative maintenance requirements for all tools and equipment; Drive a vehicle, including a pickup truck and trailer loading, as well as a Polaris Brutus UTV maintenance vehicle. Learn principles and procedures in the design, construction, and maintenance of trails; Understand basic methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of trails, parks, and related recreational areas; Learn County policies, procedures and codes related to ground maintenance; NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with no restrictions Must pass a background check: Criminal and Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment Required legal authorization to work- United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States. SUPERVISORY: There are no supervisory duties related to this position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed outdoors. Outdoor work may occur in various climactic conditions, such as extreme cold, heat, sun, wind, rain, and snow. Work independently in remote areas. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. Must be 18 years or older to operate most equipment. Exposure may occur due to noise and fumes from various equipment, odors, dust, and equipment hazards. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb (negotiating rugged terrain); balance; twist and turn the upper body; stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, climb, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit for some time. Physical demands are described as high (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move or dislodge objects). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, adjusted focus, color vision, and peripheral vision. POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION N/A The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.